VP, Asset Management

Avantus; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 236,955 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Comprehensive medical and dental plan

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Avantus is seeking a highly capable VP, Asset Management to lead strategy, performance, and lifecycle optimization across its PV and BESS assets. You will oversee asset planning, operations, financial performance, contracts, and risk, partnering with executives to maximize reliability and value.

The role demands 12+ years in renewable energy or asset-intensive industries, an engineering/finance background, and MBA or advanced degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA or advanced technical degree strongly preferred.
• 12-20+ years of progressive leadership experience in renewable energy, utilities, or asset-intensive industries.
• Proven track record managing complex energy asset portfolios or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Executive-level communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term asset management strategies across Avantus’ PV and BESS portfolio.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and economic modeling.
• Manage P&L for the asset portfolio and drive revenue optimization and cost control.
• Lead regulatory filings, audits, and stakeholder engagement.
• Identify and mitigate operational, financial, regulatory, and environmental risks.
• Build and lead high-performing cross-functional teams and foster a safety-focused culture.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Financial modeling

Asset optimization

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Finance, or related field

MBA or advanced technical degree

Job description

About Avantus

Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. Our development pipeline represents one of the nation's largest portfolios of solar with integrated storage, capable of providing dispatchable power to 17 million Americans, day and night. With over a decade of industry leadership and strategic investment from KKR and EIG, Avantus delivers affordable, reliable clean energy solutions that meet America’s growing energy demand.

About the Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate for the Vice President, Asset Management position. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound industry knowledge, superior communications, and detail-oriented organizational skills. This role reports to the EVP, Strategic Sourcing and Asset Management. The VP, Asset Management is responsible for leading the strategy, performance, and lifecycle optimization of the energy assets at Avantus. This role oversees asset planning, operations, financial performance, compliance, contract management, and risk management across the energy portfolio, ensuring long-term value creation and alignment with corporate objectives. The successful candidate partners closely with executive leadership, regulatory bodies, engineering, operations, finance, and external stakeholders to maximize asset reliability, profitability, and sustainability.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute long-term asset management strategies across Avantus’ PV and BESS portfolio.


• Oversee strategic capital planning, investment prioritization, and portfolio optimization.


• Provide executive-level reporting on asset performance, risks, and value creation.

Asset Performance & Operations

• Direct the performance management of all energy assets, including availability, efficiency, reliability, and lifecycle costs.


• Implement systems, KPIs, and governance frameworks for continuous improvement.


• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant asset operation.


• Lead root-cause analysis and reliability-centered maintenance initiatives.

Financial, Commercial & Contract Management

• Manage P&L for the asset portfolio, including revenue optimization and cost control.


• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and economic modeling.


• Support commercial activities including PPAs, hedging strategies, and contract negotiations and management.


• Represent the company with the evaluation of M&A opportunities, asset acquisitions, and divestitures.

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., FERC, NERC, CPUC, WECC).


• Lead regulatory filings, audits, and stakeholder engagement.


• Monitor policy developments, market dynamics, and emerging risks.

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate operational, financial, regulatory, and environmental risks.


• Implement asset-level risk frameworks and reliability standards.


• Oversee emergency response and resilience planning.

Leadership & Team Management

• Build and lead high-performing multi-disciplinary teams focused on asset operations, commercial contract management and compliance.


• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.


• Develop talent, succession plans, and organizational capability.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.


• MBA or advanced technical degree strongly preferred.


• 12-20+ years of progressive leadership experience in renewable energy, utilities, or asset-intensive industries.


• Proven track record managing complex energy asset portfolios or large-scale infrastructure projects.


• Strong background in financial modeling, asset optimization, regulatory environments, and operational performance.


• Executive-level communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.


• Deep knowledge of energy markets, technologies, and regulatory frameworks.


• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and commercial capabilities.


• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-changing environments.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $236,955 - $259,000 USD

Benefits

• 401(k) matching


• Comprehensive medical and dental plan options


• Flexible PTO

Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.

Location: Hybrid, San Diego, CA, USA

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